Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from PMRF Hawaiian Area

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Kauaʻi County

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from PMRF Hawaiian Area

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Pu'u Hinahina Lookout – Waimea Canyon Lookout loop from PMRF Hawaiian Area

01:28

4.45km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Waimea Canyon State Park

Kōkeʻe State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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93 m

Pu'u Hinahina Lookout

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This is one of the best possible viewpoints into the rugged beauty of Waimea Canyon, sometimes known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. On a clear day you can …

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530 m

Puʻu Hinahina Trail

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The scenic Pu'u Hinahina trail is well-maintained but can get muddy when wet, so take caution while running. Also, if you're lucky, you may run into wild roosters roaming the path.

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2.05 km

Waimea Canyon Lookout

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This is a great viewpoint over Waimea Canyon. As always, try to plan your hike around the weather and come here during the morning, if possible, so you're more likely …

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2.24 km

Waipoʻo Falls (Top of the Falls)

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Hikers are sometimes surprised to see the trail ends at the top of 800-foot Waipo'o Falls, as opposed to approaching it head-on for the best views. It's still a breathtaking …

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2.35 km

Upper Waipo'o Falls

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If you were disappointed by not getting to see Waipo'o Falls head-on, this much smaller waterfall is a nice consolation prize. It's just a short distance from the main waterfall. …

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4.08 km

Rooty Forest Trail

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4.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

160 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 22 October

27°C

17°C

21 %

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Comments

January 2, 2026,Waimea Canyon, Kauai, Hawaii

A huge canyon with fantastic views, several short viewpoints in the lower part of the canyon, a longer hike in the upper section – be careful when it rains, it gets very slippery – highly recommended tour, best finished with a meal at the food trucks in Weimar (cheap and good).

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September 23, 2025,... am Waimea Canyon den Trail gegangen.

...the destination is spectacular. 😊 On-site, you can pay a small fee per car and per person (in the car) at the parking meter (as is the case almost everywhere). The route, just under 3 km, is relatively manageable; it starts at 1,100 meters. The estimated time of up to 3 hours (one way) is more than exaggerated. Anyone who …

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